Canada and France opening new consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump pressure

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Brie StimsonFebruary 7, 2026 at 04:06 AM

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Canada opened its consulate in Nuuk, Greenland on Friday, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon present. The move aims to strengthen Canada's Arctic presence and partnerships. Simultaneously, Jean-Noël Poirier arrived in Nuuk as the first French Consul General of Greenland, though the physical consulate is not yet established. France's move makes it the first EU country with a consulate in Greenland. These actions follow the Trump administration's previous interest in acquiring Greenland, with officials claiming Denmark couldn't adequately defend the territory. Trump had also threatened tariffs on European countries, including France and Denmark, unless they allowed the U.S. to acquire Greenland.

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European Union 40% Jean-Noël Poirier 50% Emmanuel Macron 50% Mary Simon ×260% United States 60% Denmark ×570% Anita Anand 70% Donald Trump ×480% France ×580% Nuuk ×485% Canada ×590% Greenland ×1195%

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greenland 100% consulate 90% canada 80% france 80% arctic 70% trump administration 70% denmark 60% territorial integrity 50% international relations 50% nuuk 40%